Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2014
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements
- Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks
- In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Energy & Nuclear
CSE1988
Among the sources of energy listed below, which one is nonconventional in present day rural India?
- A Fuel wood
- B Cow-dung cake
- C Biogas ✓
- D Hydel
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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